Multi-Material
Enclosures & Ventilated
Facades

Mike Turner is the senior vice-president of sales and marketing for YKK AP America. His background in engineering, sales and marketing provide a well-rounded foundation to support strategic development of the YKK AP sales organization. Turner focuses on continually enhancing the YKK AP sales team so that it can be of value to the AEC community through consultative services and product solutions. As an active board member for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), he is exceptionally active in forming FGIA’s input to code groups and for regulatory deliberations for the betterment of the overall architectural product’s industry.

Deborah Lukan has been a Project Architect for multiple corporate office and mixed-use projects for Pickard Chilton, including 600 Canal Place, Dominion Energy’s new headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. Previous projects include ExxonMobil’s Global Campus in Houston; the 900 New York Avenue office building in Washington, DC; Four Seasons Place, a luxury hotel and residential complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and, 300 North LaSalle, a 60-story office tower in Chicago. Demonstrating her commitment to design excellence, these projects have garnered 27 awards and have achieved certification of nearly 12 million gsf of LEED Gold or Platinum.

A champion of young women designers, she initiated a studio-wide program to mentor them to achieve licensure. As the Intern Development Program coordinator for Connecticut, she guided countless designers to become architects. She has been a board member and volunteer for the ACE Mentor Program and previously served on the Clemson School of Architecture Professional Advisory Board.

Prior to Pickard Chilton, Ms. Lukan worked in Shelton, Connecticut, and London, UK. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design from Clemson University and a Master of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

As an Associate Building Envelope Specialist at Entuitive, David’s current role is focused on the effective design and review of building envelopes for new construction, as well as restoration projects for various enclosure systems. Over David’s +12-year career he has been involved with hundreds of projects including condition assessments, design, estimating and tendering, construction and post-construction activities related to building envelope and the systems that comprise the building envelope as a whole. David’s involvement in these projects has provided him with a great understanding of various cladding and façade components, their limitations and capabilities. David’s knowledge and experience ranges the full building envelope; cladding systems/assemblies, glazing systems, roofing, and waterproofing.

Gordon has built a distinguished career, working nationally and internationally on a broad range of building types including commercial, civic, transportation and mixed use developments since 1973. He’s always been deeply interested in the interdisciplinary connections that structure, technology, environmental concerns and transparency play in next-generation architectural thought – and it’s these values and ideas that continue to influence his work here. Prior to joining Portman in 2007, Gordon worked at Murphy/Jahn for 23 years as a Senior Vice President/Principal Architect, leading some of the firm’s most recognized projects. This included worldwide projects such as Charlemagne in Brussels, Belgium, the Serono Corporate Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Bishopgate Town in London, England and HALO Corporate Headquarters in Niles, Illinois. In addition to his career at Murphy/Jahn, Gordon’s worked at the firms Kahler Slater Engberg in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Larson and Darby in Rockford, Illinois.

Katie Angen is the program manager at the Architect’s Newspaper. Her experience in project management and dedication to the technical achievements of the facade excellence come together to help serve members of the AEC community through Facades+ events and weekly case studies published to facadesplus.com. Before joining the Architect’s Newspaper, she worked in architectural consulting and grant writing, demonstrating a passion for building code and mass timber. Katie successful co-authored a Wood Innovation Grant (WIG) through the USDA Forest Service which analyzed the history of affordable multifamily housing in the US and traced improvements in construction methods along way. The project presented – 340+ Dixwell, a planned mass timber, passive house, affordable housing project – was awarded $1.58 million in Federal 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from the CT Housing Finance Authority.

Powell has been designing award-winning architecture since 1991. His diverse body of work has been recognized by AIA Gulf States, AIA Tennessee, ARCHITECT Magazine, Architectural Record, Interior Design, The New York Times, and the Urban Land Institute. In 2016, Powell was elevated to Fellowship by the AIA for his positive contributions to architecture and society in the category of design. Prior appointments include: the President of the AIA Middle Tennessee Chapter, President of the Nashville Civic Design Center, and Vice President of the Nashville Repertory Theatre.

The son of an architect, Chris Davis AIA has been working in design since an unlawfully young age. While studying Finance at Belmont University, Chris was drawn to the Arts Department where he rediscovered his creative roots in furniture design and fabrication. Chris continued to graduate with a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago. His years in Chicago, including a study program in Barcelona, became the foundation for a lifelong dedication to exploring the great urban environments around the world. Chris joined HASTINGS in 2010. Since then, he has led and managed a wide range of award-winning projects that shape his home-city of Nashville, Tennessee, including the renovation and expansion of the famed Ryman Auditorium and the restoration and renovation of the Bridge Building. Chris serves on the Board of the Civic Design Center.

Kais Al-Rawi, AIA works at the intersection of architecture and engineering. He is a Senior Associate at the Los Angeles office for Walter P Moore. Kais focuses primarily on the façades and specialty structures of projects at a multitude of scales, ranging from artwork and stadia to airports and museums. His expertise has been leveraged on several high-profile projects including SoFi Stadium and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Kais is an established leader in the field of generative and computational design methods. He is the 2020 recipient of Walter P Moore’s Javier F. Horvilleur Outstanding Young Professional Award, Kais holds a Master’s Degree from the Architectural Association (AA) in London and is a graduate of Ryerson University in Toronto. In addition to speaking at multiple international conferences including Advanced Building Skins, Facade Tectonics Institute, and the IASS Conference, Kais also directs and teaches the AA Visiting School in Jordan and Los Angeles.

Niel Prunier is a Vice President and Senior Project Architect in the Venues Practice at HKS. As a senior project architect with experience all over the world, Niel interfaces directly with the owner, consultants and design team to produce the best design solutions for each client. Niel received his Bachelor of Architecture from Rice University where through the Rice Internship Program, he worked at Cesar Pelli and Associates on the Petronas Towers. Niel has worked for multiple internationally acclaimed design firms including The Jerde Partnership, Randall Stout Architects, EYRC, and Michael Maltzan Architects on award-winning museums, civic and cultural buildings. With HKS, Niel’s past work informs his technical guidance in leading large teams for complex and multifaceted projects like SoFi Stadium. His background in 3D digital modelling, documentation and construction delivery is balanced with an ability to promote fluid communication among many different engineering and construction disciplines. He enjoys reconciling the varying elements of design vision, client objectives and technical realities.Niel is a member of the AIA, has been a guest critic at Woodbury University, and has lectured at Facades Plus NY on the use of ETFE is Sports Venues and at the Art Gallery of Alberta on Museum Design. He is currently designing and building a home for himself, his partner, and their three-year old son.

Katie Angen is the program manager at the Architect’s Newspaper. Her experience in project management and dedication to the technical achievements of the facade excellence come together to help serve members of the AEC community through Facades+ events and weekly case studies published to facadesplus.com. Before joining the Architect’s Newspaper, she worked in architectural consulting and grant writing, demonstrating a passion for building code and mass timber. Katie successful co-authored a Wood Innovation Grant (WIG) through the USDA Forest Service which analyzed the history of affordable multifamily housing in the US and traced improvements in construction methods along way. The project presented – 340+ Dixwell, a planned mass timber, passive house, affordable housing project – was awarded $1.58 million in Federal 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from the CT Housing Finance Authority.

Olson Kundig principal Steven Rainville brings the heart of a craftsman, the hands of a builder and the mind of an artist to his practice of architecture, which spans nearly 25 years at the firm. Influenced by the legacy of his grandfather and father, both craftsmen and builders, Steven is drawn to the expression of craft and tectonics in architecture, particularly the ways buildings come together and the materials from which they’re made. He leads many of the firm’s most complex projects across a range of market sectors, guiding teams through design and delivery. As leader of Olson Kundig’s research and innovation initiatives, Steven pushes the firm to deeply engage with over-arching considerations like energy performance and community accessibility that ultimately create a foundation for progress. His current explorations include: mass timber grid shells, externally shaded façade strategies for commercial projects, ongoing research on kinetic design elements, and internal design-build competitions that explore the intersection of theoretical ideas and craft.

Vikram Sami, AIA, BEMP, LEED® AP, has been working on high performance design for over twenty years, combining technical expertise with a love of design. Since 2016, he has been the Director of Building Performance at the Seattle-based design firm Olson Kundig, where he works closely with project teams across the firm to help imbue the design process with creative questions about building performance and explore how buildings can best support the health and well-being of their occupants. Vikram’s current areas of research include ventilation, building simulation techniques, global carbon reduction techniques and post-occupancy evaluations. Vikram leads the firm’s participation on the AIA 2030 Commitment and helps designers understand sustainability ratings systems such as LEED®, WELL Building and Passivhaus. He also serves on the National AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) advisory council, and recently contributed an essay, “From Survivability to Thrivability: Finding Joy in Passive Design,” to the book Activism in Architecture: Bright Dreams of Passive Energy Design, published by Routledge.

Hanford leads the firm’s sustainability team, serving primarily as building performance leader, where he helps develop project goals, design ideas, and integrated solutions for energy performance, daylighting, ventilation, comfort, and mechanical system integration. His role extends through delivery of technical design and beyond to post-occupancy evaluation, tracking, and reporting energy performance at each stage. Hanford has contributed to many of Miller Hull’s highest-performance projects, including: the Bullitt Center; the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design; and Loom House. He holds an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, and a MArch from the University of California–Berkeley.

Brian Court has brought sustainable design to the forefront of the public realm with his performance-driven design process that works in harmony with natural forces, shaping our environment and establishing a low-impact, regenerative future. Since joining the firm in 2001, Brian has led the design of numerous high profile and complex landmark projects using a deft combination of time-tested and innovative design strategies and emerging technologies. This has earned him the reputation as an advocate for groundbreaking sustainable design. Brian has a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Washington and continues to give back to the program as a Guest Reviewer and Thesis Critic. Pushing the boundaries of current practice make him a highly sought-after speaker and instructor who regularly shares his insight and experience with other designers and students. Additionally, Brian was honored with the distinguished and singular Young Architect Award by AIA Seattle in 2013.

Katie Angen is the program manager at the Architect’s Newspaper. Her experience in project management and dedication to the technical achievements of the facade excellence come together to help serve members of the AEC community through Facades+ events and weekly case studies published to facadesplus.com. Before joining the Architect’s Newspaper, she worked in architectural consulting and grant writing, demonstrating a passion for building code and mass timber. Katie successful co-authored a Wood Innovation Grant (WIG) through the USDA Forest Service which analyzed the history of affordable multifamily housing in the US and traced improvements in construction methods along way. The project presented – 340+ Dixwell, a planned mass timber, passive house, affordable housing project – was awarded $1.58 million in Federal 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from the CT Housing Finance Authority.